US Bridges

SR 149 over Abnd.Rr.Tunnel(no Trs)

Poor

Belmont County, Ohio · .23 M S of SR 331 · Structure no. 0705187

Built
1877
148 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,326
2015 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

SR 149 over Abnd.Rr.Tunnel(no Trs) is a other culvert carrying SR 149 over Abnd.Rr.Tunnel(no Trs) in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1877, so it is 148 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,326 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,616 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSR 149
CrossesAbnd.Rr.Tunnel(no Trs)
Location.23 M S of SR 331
RouteState Highway 149
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.14566, -81.06855
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,326 (2015)
Projected traffic4,616 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 149 over Abnd.Rr.Tunnel(no Trs) built?

It was built in 1877, making it 148 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 149 over Abnd.Rr.Tunnel(no Trs) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 149 over Abnd.Rr.Tunnel(no Trs) carry?

About 3,326 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 149 over Abnd.Rr.Tunnel(no Trs)?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns SR 149 over Abnd.Rr.Tunnel(no Trs)?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.